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NameEL COMALAPA
Address3422 STATESVILLE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/12/2018
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.- REPEAT- Observed PIC unable to provide documentation of being certified in an ANSI accredited food protection managers course. Work towards certification.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf-REPEAT- Observed utensils, plastic containers, metal obtainers stored clean according to PIC with minor food debris left on them. CDI- Items were moved to utensil sink and EHS instructed the items be washed properly at the commissary before use.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P- REPEAT- Observed cut lettuce (50F), salsa (50F), and cheese (50F) in the flip top, stacked above fill line on containers, and above 45F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. NOTE: Permit action did not occur since EHS has noted a great improvement on cold holding from last inspection.
36 2 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.-REPEAT- Observed flies throughout the unit. 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - Observed dead flies on the light near the back door.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil.- Observed sanitizer bucket, with in use cloths, with floating debris. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.- Observed several wiping cloths in use and left on the flip top cutting board.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. -REPEAT-Observed chipping paint and exposed wood (absorbent) throughout the units floors and walls. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. -REPEAT- Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning do to food debris and grease residue build up. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.- Observed light near back door not protected with a shield. PIC unable to confirm bulb is shatter-resistant.